5K Run Prep and Train

Recently I have been approached by many on training recommendations for a 5k run. If you are a "Pinner" you know very well that this type of training schedule is all over Pinterest, but are they efficient and worth your time? Getting your lungs and heart into shape for a 5k is completely different than getting your entire body prepared. 

Like anything related to fitness it depends where your roots are coming from. This is why a personalized program can do so much more than a standardized Couch to 5k training program. Have you ever ran before? Do you prefer the elliptical or treadmill? What is the longest you have ever walked or ran? What kind of race did you sign up for or would like to attend? These are all great questions that one should be asked by a personal trainer or should ask themselves before beginning a program specifically for races. 

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These two 5k races have completely different courses and components to their race and athletes should train differently for each. 

The Color Run:

• City street running

• Hilly course

• Longer cardio training

• Light strength training

5K The Hard Way:

• Golf course/rough terrain running/Obstacles

• Hilly course

• Shorter and quicker cardio training

• Medium to heavy strength training

As scary as I made both of these races sound they are both great races, speaking first hand and I encourage all to consider partaking in either! Contact me today to start training or to get your personalized program! 

Your Motivator and Companion,

Gabby Skinner

Personal Trainer and Owner

1735 Churchill Drive

Fremont, NE 68025 

Phone: 402.459.1541

fitnessintoalifestyle@gmail.com